THE JOY - An intimate live performance (Full) Showcase in London, Soho UK 2023 || Felt Music

Originally from a small town just outside of Durban in South Africa, The Joy met at high school after entering a singing competition together and is made up of band members Ntokozo Magcaba, Melokuhle Mkhungo, Sanele Ngcobo, Phelelani Sithole and Sandile Sphelele Hlophe. The teachers and other students loved their music and encouraged them to continue to sing as a group.

Through the band’s Instagram account, their music began to spread globally, soon catching the attention of high profile names within the worldwide artist community who instantly fell in love with the quintet’s repertoire of uplifting songs, unique arrangements and traditional dance moves.

One of those, inspired by their energy and authenticity, was producer Two Inch Punch who flew his equipment over to Durban, setting up in a hotel room and recording the band for their first session.

Soon after, TIP made the band his first signing to label imprint Love You Up, in partnership with his management team at September (Adele, Rick Rubin, King Krule, PA Salieu) and with us at Transgressive also joining the fold as The Joy’s publishing partners.
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[MotlokwaThwii]

It doesnt get more South African than this. Big ups to the bass.

[Kgopotjo_N]

Proud of you boys 🎉🎉, raise the South African flag high 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[sethumabandla]

Super proud of the South African 🇿🇦 boys.

[amandahohol]

You're the first ones I look for when I need to feel happy. You bring South Africa to me in such a beautiful way. I feel like I know you. Please never stop.

[W.W.D.D.]

Don’t let no amount of money break you brothers up. The glory of God is upon you guys as a whole. Don’t do nothing independently. It will destroy y’all bond

[GuguNcane]

29 December 2024 who's here with me 🎉❤

[lueluemakd]

You are wonderful, your singing is so beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Much love from Hamburg.

[floramai]

1:08 Africans Angels singing and spread "The Joy"

[Kimosobee]

Love your voices as a whole . Literal food for the soul.

[Kepahlaphja]

I’m a huge fan when will you guys visit America ?

[maglifetraveltv]

No other race has this type of home grown Blacks have lost some kind of previous connection with a higher power because we are so different from everyone else by being able to do some of the most amazing things.

[jens]

It's so strange to see the audience just standing there simply staring at them without even swaying side to side. Do they not feel the power in the music and talent of these young men?

[guestguest]

I don’t know the guys name in this middle. I think he’s the bass, but I like the way he dresses. He’s always fly.

[uncletee]

The Joy abafana base Hamasdale kzn ngin thanda too much

[guestguest]

Wanted by multiple record labels. This vid is over a year old. Did they sign to a major?

[melaninhun]

Yooh! This guy with the red hoodie or whatever